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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Mahallak - Abu Bakr II Vassal of the Ottoman Empire
| Copper | 2.10 g | - |
| Issuer | Emirate of Harar (Ethiopia) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abu Bakr II (أمير أبو بكر إبن عبد أل منون) (1834-1852) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1257-1258 (1834-1852) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Mahallak (1) |
| Currency | Mahlak (1647-1887) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#180635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the region. The Emirate of Harar was a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire, and Abu Bakr II was the ruler of the Emirate during this time. The coin's minting was likely a symbol of the Emirate's allegiance to the Ottoman Empire, and it is interesting to note that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time.
